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• Chapter 15 - Woodland Improvement Scheme
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Chapter 7 - Unplanted Areas, Biodiversity and Setback distances

• 7.1 Eligibility as an ABE
• 7.2 Mapping and recording ABE Features
• 7.3 Mapping and recording ABE Plots
• 7.4 Grant aiding ABE plots
• 7.5 Biodiversity Map Legend
• 7.6 Setback/corridor width Conventions

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